The Youngest Miss Mowbray [antikvár]

THE YOUNGEST MISS MOWBRAY. CHAPTER 1. The Mowbrays of Thorlands Court had lived on their own estates since the reign of James the First, had weathered the Civil War without loss of lives or acres, subsequently married into wealthy families, and prospered exceedingly. Thorlands, according to the fashion of ancient times, is situated in a valley surrounded by low hills; from the ,brow of one of these, an inquiring eye can discern the spreading demesne, with its magnificent timber, and, clearly defined against a dark-green background, the Court itself It is built of red brick, outlined in white stone, has huge chimney-stacks, two ample wings, and presents an appearance, not merely picturesque, but dignified—in short, Thorlands claims to be counted amongst the stately homes of England. The interior of the Court is somewhat disappointing, much space being sacrificed to the principal apartments, whilst the servants' accommodation belongs to the debased period of 1603.